Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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