Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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