Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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