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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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