Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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