Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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