Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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