Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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