Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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