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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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