Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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