Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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