Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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