Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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