Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people 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. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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