Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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