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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable 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. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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