Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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