Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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