Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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