Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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