Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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