Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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