Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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