Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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