Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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