Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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