Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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