Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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