Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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