Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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