Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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