Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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