Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled students 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 MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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