Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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