Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people 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. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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