Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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