Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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