Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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