Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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