Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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