Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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