Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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