Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of 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 massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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