Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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