Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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