Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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