Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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