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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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