Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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