Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take 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 MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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