Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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