Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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