Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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