Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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