Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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