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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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