Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for 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. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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