Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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