Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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