Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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