Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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