Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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