Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans 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 massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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