Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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