Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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