Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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