Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in 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 usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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