Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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