Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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