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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around 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. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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