Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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