Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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