Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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