Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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