Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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