Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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