Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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