Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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