Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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