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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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