Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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 massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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