Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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