Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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