Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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