Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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