Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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