Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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