Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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