Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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