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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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