Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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