Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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