Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the 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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