Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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