Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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