Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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