Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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