Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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