Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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