Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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