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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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