Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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