Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants 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 normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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