Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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