Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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