Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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