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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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