Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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