Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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