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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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