Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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