Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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