Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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