Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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