Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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