Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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