Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver 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 massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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