Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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