Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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