Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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