Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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