Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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