Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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