Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not 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 blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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