Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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