Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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