Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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