Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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