Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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