Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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