Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology enable people 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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