Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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