Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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