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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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