Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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