Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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