Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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