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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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