Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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