Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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