Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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