Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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