Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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