Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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