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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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