Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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