Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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