Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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