Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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