Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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