Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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