Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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