Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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