Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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