Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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