Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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