Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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