Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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