Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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