Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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