Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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