Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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