Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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