Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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