Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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