Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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