Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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