Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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