Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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