Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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