Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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