Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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