Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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