Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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