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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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