Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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