Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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