Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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