Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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