Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered people 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. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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