Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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