Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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