Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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