Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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