Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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