Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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