Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people 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 massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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