Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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