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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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