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 improvements in distance learning have enabled students 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 generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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