Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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