Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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