Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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