Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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