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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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