Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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