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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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