Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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