Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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