Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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