Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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