Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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