Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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