Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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