Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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