Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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