Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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