Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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