Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people 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. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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