Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have empowered people 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 courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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