Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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