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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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