Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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