Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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