Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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