Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans 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. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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