Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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