Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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