Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students 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. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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