Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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