Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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