Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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