Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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