Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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