Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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