Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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