Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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