Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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