Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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