Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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