Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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