Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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