Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations 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. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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