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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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