Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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