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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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