Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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