Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge 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 discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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