Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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