Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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