Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major 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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