Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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