Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all around 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major 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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