Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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