Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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