Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students 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. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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