Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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