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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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