Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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