Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible 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. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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