Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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