Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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