Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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