Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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