Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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