Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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