Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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