Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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