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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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