Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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