Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines 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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