Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key 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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