Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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