Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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