Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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