Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important 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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