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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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