Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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