Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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