Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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