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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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