Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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