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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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