Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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