Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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