Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. 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. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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