Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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