Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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