Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for 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 open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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