Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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