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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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