Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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