Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major 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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