Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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