Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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