Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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