Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants 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 for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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