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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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