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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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