Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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