Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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