Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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