Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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