Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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