Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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