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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans 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. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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