Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the 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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