Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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