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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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