Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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