Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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