Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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