Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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