Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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