Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants 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 students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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