Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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