Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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