Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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