Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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