Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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