Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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