Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for 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 online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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