Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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