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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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