Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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