Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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