Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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