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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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