Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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