Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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