Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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