Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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