Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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