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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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