Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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