Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all around 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. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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