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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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