Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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