Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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