Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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