Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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