Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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