Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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