Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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