Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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