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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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