Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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