Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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