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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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