Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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