Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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