Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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