Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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