Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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