Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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