Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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