Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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