Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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