Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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