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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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