Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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