Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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