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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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