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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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