Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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