Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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