Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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