Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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