Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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