Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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