Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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