Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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