Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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