Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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