Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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