Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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