Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants 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 for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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