Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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