Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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