Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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