Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the 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 book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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