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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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