Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations 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. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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