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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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