Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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