Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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