Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable students all over 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 open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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