Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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