Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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