Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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