Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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