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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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