Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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