Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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