Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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