Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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