Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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