Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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