Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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