Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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