Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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