Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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