Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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