Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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