Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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