Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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