Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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