Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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