Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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