Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning enable learners 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 massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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