Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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