Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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