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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around 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 online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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