Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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