Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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