Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations 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 online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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