Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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