Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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