Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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