Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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