Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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