Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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