Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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