Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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