Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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