Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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