Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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