Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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