Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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