Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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