Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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