Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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