Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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