Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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