Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth 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 online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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