Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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