Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews 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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