Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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