Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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