Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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