Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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