Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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