Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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