Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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