Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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