Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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