Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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