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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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