Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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