Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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