Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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