Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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