Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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