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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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