Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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