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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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