Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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