Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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