Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around 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 massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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