Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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