Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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