Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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