Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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