Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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