Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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