Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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