Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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