Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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