Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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