Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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