Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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