Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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