Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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