Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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