Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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