Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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