Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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