Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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