Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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