Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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