Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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