Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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