Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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