Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled students 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 massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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