Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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