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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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