Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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