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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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