Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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