Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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