Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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