Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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