Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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