Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take 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 a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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