Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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