Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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