Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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