Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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