Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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