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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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