Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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