Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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