Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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