Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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