Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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