Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate 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 customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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