Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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