Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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