Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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