Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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