Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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