Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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