Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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