Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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