Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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