Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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