Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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