Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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