Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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