Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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