Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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